iQOO 16 Could Launch in India Soon at a Higher Price Than Its Predecessor
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This is based on leaks and reports and hasn't been confirmed by the maker. Details may change at launch.
Reportedly, the iQOO 16 has entered testing in India, hinting at a launch within weeks, with an expected price near ₹1,00,000.
- iQOO 16 has reportedly started testing in India, hinting at a launch in the next few weeks.
- Expected Indian price could be close to ₹1,00,000 (around $1,039).
- The iQOO 15 launched in India at ₹72,999.
- China base price is CNY 5,999 (roughly ₹86,000 or about $894).
- Specs include a 6.85-inch 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 8,400mAh battery, and triple 50MP cameras.
A tipster on X says the iQOO 16 has already started testing in India, suggesting a local launch in the coming weeks. This was reported by Gizmochina on October 5, 2026, citing the tipster.
The same tipster expects the Indian price to climb closer to ₹1,00,000 (around $1,039), a significant jump from the iQOO 15's ₹72,999 opening price in India last year.
The phone launched in China in late September 2026, starting at CNY 5,999 (roughly ₹86,000 or about $894) for the base model, with higher storage versions pushing the Chinese price up further.
Specs include a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED panel with 1440x3168 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness up to 10,000 nits. It runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset with 12GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage.
The camera setup is a trio of 50MP sensors: main with OIS, periscope telephoto with OIS and 3x optical zoom, and an ultrawide with autofocus, plus a 32MP selfie camera. The battery is 8,400mAh with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, and it runs Android 17 with OriginOS 7. It also has IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
